20 July 2018 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
2, The Lhargan, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5ar
The proposal seeks approval for rendering works already carried out on a two-storey end-of-terrace traditional Manx cottage built before 1832, using lime mortar applied thickly to front, side, gable, rear elevations and stack, finished with cream silicate paint, to address historic water ingress issues after removal of…
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The officer noted the render changes the appearance by covering stonework and was applied thickly, obliterating texture, but after discussion with the Registered Buildings Officer, considered it accep…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect townscape character or amenity. Officer assessed the render against (b), (c), (g), finding it complies as terrace has varied finishes and no adverse impact despite thick application obliterating stone texture.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character, even if proposed. Considered relevant due to proposed CA status; appraisal notes older stone terrace but also prevalent render on stone buildings. Assessed as no adverse impact given local variations and historic precedent for render.
no highway interest in the application
no objection
Both Highways Division and Port St Mary Commissioners raised no objections to the retrospective rendering works at 2 Lhargan, Port St Mary.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 21-6-18
Port St Mary Commissioners
No ObjectionPort St Mary Commissioners had no objections to 2 The Lhargan, Port St Mary for retrospective rendering works
